3817Re: [solectria_ev] Solectria Force Batteries

> Lynn Long:
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> Sorry, but I meant to write MK 8G27 not 8G24
> batteries.
> I have gotten a quote from American Battery Company
> of Hayward, CA for $191.75
> each.? I am about to get final quotes.? Do you have
> a favorite battery supplier that you recommend?
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> Gary Carlson
> gjc0@...
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynn Long <lynnstarr@...>
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 3:44 pm
> Subject: Re: [solectria_ev] Force Winter Driving
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> How much are the 8G24M lead acid gel batteries??
> The best I've been able to come up with here (CA) is
> $145.00 each.
> Mine are only 4 months old so all is well so far.
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> "Gerard (Gary) Carlson " <gjc0@...> wrote:
> Lynn Long:
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> The Force in the Boise winter months is noticeably
> sluggish with decreased mileage.? I do not have any
> actual numbers.? My batteries have almost 31,000
> miles (MK Battery 8G24 gels) and they are
> exhausted.? My maximum 40 mile range with new
> batteries is now down to 15.? I am going to get
> new?batteries next month.
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> The four studded snow tires are great for winter
> driving, but they are anything but low rolling
> resistance.? I could not use them for the last two
> winters because it killed the range with the ageing
> batteries.
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> I do not have battery heaters because the car sits
> in the garage when not in use.
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> Sincerely,
>
> Gary?Carlson
> gjc0@...
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynn Long <lynnstarr@...>
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:32 pm
> Subject: Re: [solectria_ev] S-10 battery timer
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> Non peak hour 9 pm to 12 pm (noon) is .05127 per kw
> We use our S-10 for 90 percent of our needs, about
> 110 miles a day.
> Monthly use is about 660 kw.
> We get 50 miles per charge. Speeds normally between
> 40-60. I have gone 75 but the Amp usage Meter goes
> off the chart.
> If I didn't have the second dedicated meter put in,
> the rate was
> 24 cents per kw. It cost me $500.00 for the second
> meter.
> It sounds like Boise has a better rate by far for
> everyday use.
> How does your Force handle in the winter??
> Lynn
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> "Gerard (Gary) Carlson " <gjc0@...> wrote:
> Lynn Long:
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> Welcome to the group.? 3,000 miles for $40.00!? That
> is a great deal!
> I calculate 1.33 cents per mile.? Here in Boise we
> do not have metered rates that depend on the time of
> day.? We are about 6 cents per KW-Hour which works
> out to 1.5 cents per mile for my 1992 Solectria
> Force.
>
> How many miles do you get per KW-Hour?? (Outlet to
> asphalt measurement).
> What is your lowest non-peak rate for electricity?
>
> Sincerely
>
> Gary?Carlson
> 1992 Solectria Force
> ID License:? AMPEATR
> gjc0@...
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lynn Long <lynnstarr@...>
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 8:18 am
> Subject: [solectria_ev] S-10 battery timer
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> I've brought back to life an S-10 Solectria.
> Very happy with the results.
> I am looking for the clock/timer that controlled the
> Solectria battery
> charger?
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> We were able to have Edison install a Dedicated
> second Meter. Now with
> off time charging we get a great rate. About 3000
> miles a month for
> $40.00 in electricity.
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> We're new to this site, looking forward to everyones
> knowledge.
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> Lynn
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